Rogers Communications Inc.: HAM DC1 Dats Center

Rogers HAM DC1 (also known as Rogers Carrier Services HAM DC1) is a data centre facility operated by Rogers Communications, located at 100 King Street West, Vaughan / Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Postal Code L4K 3X1). This facility sits in the Greater Toronto Area, offering close proximity to downtown business districts, major highways, and key telecommunications infrastructure. As part of Rogers’ national footprint of data centres, HAM DC1 contributes to the company’s strategic positioning for delivering sovereign Canadian data, colocation, cloud, and network services with strong connectivity and redundancy. It services enterprises, carriers and cloud providers seeking high availability in the Ontario / GTA region.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Dual Power Feeds: HAM DC1 is equipped with dual power feeds from separate substations, enhancing resilience of its power supply.
• UPS and Generators: The site includes Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and on-site diesel generators to sustain operations during utility outages.
• Redundant Cooling Systems: Redundant HVAC systems maintain optimal environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) required for IT infrastructure. 
• Tier III Certification (as part of Ontario-wide Rogers data centre portfolio): Rogers HAM DC1 is aligned with Tier III standards, which allow for concurrent maintenance without service disruption. 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• 24/7 Monitoring & Access Controls: Continuous monitoring with security systems; access controls include multi-factor authentication.
• Physical Security: Biometric scanners, mantraps, locked cabinets or cages; strong separation of zones for access control. 
• Compliance & Certifications:
• Part of Rogers’ data centre business which is ISO 27001 certified. 
• SOC 2 Type II / SOC 1, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GLBA among the compliance frameworks Rogers’ data centre services support. 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-Neutral / Multiple Service Providers: HAM DC1 offers carrier-neutral connectivity, allowing customers to connect with a variety of providers. 
• On-site Carriers / Peering Options: Includes providers such as Zayo, Cogent, iTel, Rogers Carrier Services themselves. 
• National Fibre Backbone & Low Latency: Part of Rogers’ cross-Canada fibre network backbone (~25,000 km), enabling strong regional and national reach with low latency. 

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises needing secure, sovereign Canadian data hosting and colocation services.
• Telecom carriers and Internet service providers seeking reliable interconnectivity and carrier neutrality.
• Cloud providers, MSPs, and organizations requiring hybrid cloud or multi-cloud deployment with strong compliance.
• Industries with regulatory or compliance demands (e.g. finance, healthcare, legal) which require high security and certifications.